GSFSGroup Names New National Sales VP
GSFSGroup has named the former national sales director for Allstate Dealer Service to its top sales post. The F&I product provider also appointed a new vice president for its Gulf States Division.
HOUSTON — GSFSGroup has appointed Alan Bond to the role of vice president of national sales. His main duty will be to develop strategies to help grow the F&I product provider. He also will be responsible for building the company general agent network, as well as maintain strong relations with the company current agents.
Bond joins the company via Allstate Dealer Services, where he spent 13 years as a regional account manager, zone manager, national sales manager and most recently as national sales director. His previous experience includes two years as an independent F&I consultant and six years in retail automotive.
“Bonds’ experience speaks for itself and his strong background fits very well with our ‘customer first’ culture. Our clients include the end consumer, the dealership and the general agency that promotes and sells our products,” said Steve Amos, president, GSFSGroup.
The company also appointed Robert Walton as vice president of its Gulf States Division. He will focus on the company’s Toyota partners in the Southwest region. Walton brings more than 20 years in the F&I field and has been with GSFSGroup for 10 years.
Bond and Walton will report directly to Amos at the company’s Houston headquarters.
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